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Wasuan Wells has two loves--one is his beautiful girl of two years, Enychi Carter, and the other is his love for dice. Rollin' dice is an everyday hustle for Wasuan, and he's one of the best the hood has ever seen. No one can defeat him. That is, until he stumbles across a dude from the same hood named Tone who has just as much confidence, a little too much mouth, lots of cash to back it up, and a strong desire for Wasuan's girl. When Wasuan is challenged and the stakes grow high, he finds himself caught out in deeper waters than he can swim in, with Tone dangling three options: pay up, take your last breath, or sacrifice something much greater...his girl, Enychi. But when Enychi agrees to spend one night with Tone in order to save her man's life, she finds herself caught up in an unwilling love triangle like the streets have never known. Love, betrayal, lies, sex and money are just the beginning in this scandalous tale, where loyalties are put to the ultimate test.
In this new novel, T. N. Baker takes the term "sheisty" to a whole new level.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSt. Martin's Griffin
- Publication dateJune 26, 2007
- File size4845 KB
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"Hey," Enychi said in a dry-ass tone.
"What's up? How was class today?" I asked, curious to hear her answer.
Enychi nervously smoothed her hand over her hair and looked away. "It was all right. One of my teachers sprung a pop quiz on us, but I think I did okay."
"You think?"
"Nah, I'm pretty sure I did okay." Enychi dropped her books down on the coffee table.
Whatever happened to honesty being the best policy? I couldn't believe that this was the same chick I'd met two years ago. I really felt like kicking her ass for real, but I was gonna give her more rope to hang herself with first.
"Anyway, I'm tired," she said, yawning. "I'ma go take me a hot shower and then a nap." Enychi started walking towards the bathroom.
"Nah, hold up a minute. I wanted to holla at you. I was gonna last night, but you must've been tired then, too, since you ain't hear me come in or feel me snuggle up to you."
"Hoo, " Enychi exhaled loudly. "You can't wait until later, Wasuan?"
"Nah, I already waited until today. So I'ma say what I gotta say and then you can go do what you gotta do." Enychi was really playing me, talking about taking a shower--she should've washed that nigga off of her scandalous ass before she brought it up in here.
Enychi walked back into the living room with a slow drag in her step and leaned up against the wall across from where I was sitting. She had the nerve to stand with her arms folded and a bothered look on her face.
"Yeah, so like I was saying, I wanted to talk to you since last night, to see how we can try and fix this shit between us." As I spoke, Enychi rolled her eyes up in her head like she could give two shits about what I was saying. I took a deep breath to keep from spazzing out on her ass. Barely grabbing ahold of myself, I continued. "I wanted to get shit right with us, but I could see our shit's dead now, ain't that right, Nych?"
"I don't know, you tell me?"
"Come on, Nych, man, just tell me the truth. Be real with your shit. I mean, you can't even stand here and have a conversation with me without a fuckin' attitude, right? So let's stop with the games. Tell me what's up?"
"Tell you what's up with what?" Enychi started fidgeting with her fingers.
"You know what! You the one that's been walking around here wearing your ass up on your shoulders, like I did something to you. And all along, you fuckin' that nigga Tone. You was fuckin' him all this time, wasn't you?" My blood boiled as I stared at her.
"Here you go again with that Tone bullshit. I'm going to bed!"
I charged at Enychi as she was finishing her words. "You ain't going nowhere." I lost it and wrapped both my hands around her neck and slammed her against the wall.
"Get off of me," Wasuan!" she screamed, with a look of shock on her face.
"Tell me, just admit it! You a sneaky, lying-ass bitch! I already know! I followed you today!" My voice started to crack as I struggled to keep my emotions from showing.
"Let me go, Wasuan!"
I slammed her ass again. "Enychi, I'm not letting you go until you fuckin' tell me the truth. I seen you! I watched that nigga pick you up from school and how y'all got down in the movie theater. So just let me hear you say it, for my satisfaction!" I know I said hitting her wasn't my style, but fuck it! Her ass deserved it. Shit, she's lucky all I was doing was hemming her ass up by her neck.
"Okay, you wanna know the truth?" Enychi's eyes started to water. "I'll tell you the truth. I'm fucking him every chance I get! You happy now, you sorry muthafucka! Now get off of me!" she yelled as she yanked at my hands.
I blanked out for about ten seconds, thinking, should I take my hands from around her neck or listen to the voice in my head, saying 'kill the bitch' and rock-a-bye her ass to sleep? I already felt like a sucker for letting Tone play me out, so taking my frustration out on Enychi's ass might've made me feel a whole lot better. But was it worth me going back to jail? Hell, no! So I came to my senses and released her with a push. "You know what? Pack your shit up and get the fuck out! Go be with that nigga, I'm done with you."
"I will. Besides, I been done with your punk ass! At least he's a real man," Enychi said with that slick-ass mouth of hers.
And damn, did that hurt. I tightened my fist up for that comment, but instead of entertaining all that mouth she had, I did us both a favor and freed myself from the crib--because I was seconds away from seriously hurting her.
Copyright © 2007 by T. N. Baker. All rights reserved.
Product details
- ASIN : B000TD4MPW
- Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin; First edition (June 26, 2007)
- Publication date : June 26, 2007
- Language : English
- File size : 4845 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 247 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,234,336 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,411 in Contemporary Urban Fiction
- #1,630 in Women's Adventure Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #3,393 in Suspense Action Fiction
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*First let me start off by saying thank you all so much for supporting me...and PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DICE IS THE CONTINUATION TO THE SHORT STORY IN CREAMS ANTHOLOGY ROLLIN' DICE!
Thank you!
Much Luv!!!!
T.N. Baker is a product of the quote, 'Hard work pays off.' Before becoming an Essence Magazine bestseller she worked as a receptionist during the day and bartended at night. Her drive for success led her to enroll in college preparatory classes. There she was able to take a creative writing course and hone a longtime hobby into a passion and career.
'When I was younger, creative writing and language arts were always my favorite classes. I didn't realize I had a passion for writing until I put pen to paper and wrote my first few poems.' Baker began writing poetry when she was about 17 years old. These poems began to manifest into short stories which she shared with her class.
The author's first few pieces were descriptions of how her parents met and their relationship's turmoil. She then began to develop characters for a story called Sheisty. After reading a few passages of this multi-plot tale, her teacher began to push the option of writing as a career to T.N.
Baker's writing teacher sent the story to Vickie Stringer, publisher of Triple Crown Publications. Stringer loved what she read and gave T.N. a two book deal. Sheisty went on to become a national bestseller as well as its sequel, Still Sheisty.
T.N.'s stories are filled with passion, betrayal, friendship and drama. These were the elements that made the 1994 book, The Coldest Winter Ever, a page turner. The Sistah Souljah novel just happens to be the first book Baker ever read. 'That book really sparked my interest for reading. Each character was so rich as every scene poured off the pages and into my imagination so vividly. I hope readers are able to visualize my adaptations just like that,' said Baker.
'I'd like for my readers to take away from this novel that sometimes you can't help who you love. Although they may have wronged you in the past, sometimes it's just meant to be. Love can conquer all,' said T.N. about Dice's message.
Although Baker's books are drama-packed, she is mildly mannered and is a self proclaimed homebody. She does however, likes to travel abroad and spends time with her daughter.
T.N. Baker was born and raised in Jamaica Queens, NY and currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her 12-year old daughter.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2007TN Baker does the dayum thang with Dice. I really enjoyed this novel. In my opinion this book is the best of Ms. Baker's books. It seems that she writes in another voice, than when she wrote her first two novels. This book will have you falling in love with the characters, even when they are dead wrong. I found myself rooting for Enychi and Wasuan...regardless of what they went through. I found a love story wrapped around the things that happen in the street life....Does love conquer all? It seems to be that way...come and take this ride with Enychi as she finds out that all that glitters still can't replace love...and as Wasuan finds out that some things are just priceless....Does dice dictate and rule Wasuan's life or does he come to senses and make things right? Is Enychi the hunter or the prey? Well the only way to find out is to.....yeah get the book, you won't be disappointed. Dice is a quick and easy page turning read.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021I am so glad that this book had a happy ending. Tone was so wrong for what he did to Wasaun. I don't understand why he hated him so. You did a good job
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023I read this book years ago. My sister needed some reading material and this book came to mind. I ordered it and had it sent to her. She loved it. It's different and came right on time!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2007"Dice" by T.N. Baker was a page turner!!! I enjoyed this book, only I been so busy it took me longer than usual to read it!
Wasaun and Enychi were a happy young couple. Wasuan loved Enychi, and Enychi loved Wasuan. Only Wasaun loved gambling a little more.
When Wasuan makes a bet he can't afford against a big baller named Tone, he doesn't have the 80 G's, so Tone asks for one night with Enychi.
Enychi is enraged that Wa could use her as a pawn in his sick games, but agrees to spare her mans life....
And the DRAMA begins from there!!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020I read this book awhile ago when I was in high school. Six years ago to be exact. I thought about it the other day and decided to purchase it again. It was a good book finished it in a day.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2012I really thought this was going to be an ok read but it was beyond that. There are few offensive words and it had me from the beginning to end! I could not put the book down! Pretty decent book.I thought it was going to be really hood but it made me think this is light! I can't wait ot order her other books! I am reading it again now! Luv it!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024Found it at the dollar tree, I like urban books :) It was ok, an easy read. Was a little cheesy/corny to me some. Several typos in the book-didn't like that.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012This book is a good read, there is romance, suspense and joy . Would like to read another book. From this author.